How to Use Adjustable Closures

Adjustable closures hold tension on hats, belts and cinch straps. The closures use a jagged piece of metal to bite and hold the strap in place. The closures work easily when the strap is properly positioned in the metal clip. The strap position is the key to holding tension in the closure. Crooked straps do not bite and the tension is lost with slight pressure. Adjustable closures common on clothing and camping equipment.

Instructions

    • 1

      Wrap the strap around the object. Sleeping bags, hat bands, shoe straps and belts are common.

    • 2

      Adjust the strap to remove any twisting and create a flat position around the object. Align the end of the strap with a base of the closure buckle. The base is opposite of the serrated jaws.

    • 3

      Feed the strap through the base of the buckle and pull the strap through the buckle until you reach the desired level of tension.

    • 4

      Pinch the closure jaws between your thumb and forefinger. Add pressure until you feel the jaws clasp on the strap. The jaws will firmly hold the strap when properly closed.